The Loony Bin Podcast

The Loons earn a season-saving tie in Houston and their losing streak ends at six. They now come home for two very winnable home games that must equal six points as the Summer Transfer Window opens and the team gets an MLS regular season break for Leagues Cup. Canada's run in Copa America ends and the return of Dayne and Tani bolsters a lineup in need of reinforcements. The episode ends with the f...

A home loss to Vancouver is followed by a last minute loss to the Galaxy in a 1-2 gut punch that has the Loons season on the brink. The team will head to Houston before coming home for two as the Loons hope that the end of Canada's Copa America run coupled with the opening of the Summer Transfer Window may give the team some salvation.    ------------------   Connect with us on twitter (@loonybind...

We take one week off and our beloved Loons lose all three games against Western Conference opponents, and unfortunately, we have to talk about it. But the games don't slow down with Vancouver coming to town on Wednesday before the team heads to LA to play the Galaxy. Our Loon Droppings segment ends with the 4th segment of our son's Loony Bin Jr. Podcast.   ------------------   Connect with us on t...

On short rest, Dan and Matt look forward to the day our Loons get a point in Seattle. We're tired. Our Loon Droppings segment ends with the 3rd segment of our son's Loony Bin Jr. Podcast.   ------------------   8:07- Loon or Loonlet 12:55 - Seattle Recap 29:31 - Dallas/Austin/Portland Look Ahead 39:57 - Loon Droppings   ------------------ Connect with us on twitter (@loonybindpodcast) or find us a...

The Loons earn a tie while shorthanded from international duty and injuries against an FC Dallas team that struggles away from home. We look forward to the away match against Seattle to see if Coach Ramsay has better luck against Brian Schmetzer's Seattle teams than Coach Heath did. And Andy Greder (@andygreder) of the Pioneer Press joins us to look back at the first half of the season. Our Loon D...

Khaled El-Ahmad sends Rey packing and the Loons take an mid-week L in LAFC, but earn a W on the weekend against SKC at home. And the Loon Droppings segment includes a little taste of The Loony Bin Jr. Podcast.   —------------------   2:43 - Loon or Loonlet 12:53 - Rey Gone 19:19 - LAFC Recap 30:18 - SKC Recap 47:00 - Dallas Look Ahead 53:09 - Loon Droppings   —------------------   Connect with us...

During his first trip to Colorado, Coach Ramsay learns that the Loons play some wild games a mile above sea level and Matt and Dan try to get you ready for the two upcoming games against LAFC and SKC.   —------------------   4:14 - Loon or Loonlet 12:23 - Rey Reddit Up or Down 17:56 - Colorado Rapids Recap 38:36 - LAFC/SKC Look Aheads 46:15 - Loon Droppings   —------------------ Connect with us on...

On short rest, Coach Ramsay rotates the squad and after 103 minutes of feisty soccer, Minnesota United earns the win, playing the last 12 minutes down 10 men. Matt and Dan discuss Bongi's status with Coach Ramsay and the team, and we have our first guest chant submission during Loon Droppings.   —------------------   4:57 - Loon or Loonlet 20:15 - Portland Timbers Recap 48:46 - Colorado Rapids Loo...

Standing in the Wonderwall for the first time, Loonlet Matt finds himself screaming at the top of his lungs for some Sisu magic as Minnesota United ties the LA Galaxy. Matt and Dan also discuss remedies for sore knees, sore backs and sore voices. And we hacked KEA's database and share the team's "clear list" of items for Rey's first team reintegration. 5:20 - Loon or Loonlet 18:15 - Rey's "Clear L...

Minnesota United's road win against 2017 MLS expansion cousin Atlanta United demonstrates the currently differing trajectories of each franchise, with MNUFC on the rise and the Five Stripes trending down. For the first time ever, we confidently state, "Our United is better than your United." Matt and Dan also look ahead to standing in the Wonderwall for the upcoming Wednesday night game against th...

The Loons flip the script on themselves and score early instead of late, we sing the song, and Coach Ramsay's son scores his first goal in front of the Wonderwall.  Connect with the DGS Foundation at  http://dgsunited.org .  9:50 - Loon or Loonlet 36:20 - Sporting Kansas City Recap 53:50 - Atlanta United Look Ahead 59:23 - Loon Droppings  

The Loons get a comprehensive win at Charlotte, without Rey, and Matt and Dan end the show with loads of Loon Droppings. 6:50 - Loon or Loonlet 21:00 - Reynoso Update 26:32 - Charlotte Recap 44:00 - Sporting Kansas City Look Ahead 48:04 - Loon Droppings

The Loons' week goes from bad to worse as Rey-No-Show v3.0 turns into "Oh No!" against the Dynamo. And Dan tries using some sound buttons to varying levels of success.    01:09 - New Listener Shout Outs 07:45 - Loon or Loonlet 22:55 - Reynoso Update 32:24 - Houston Recap 55:26 - Charlotte Look Ahead 58:07 - Loon Droppings  

While there was no Wonderwall for Matt and Dan at their first game together at Allianz this season, they did score the best parking spot ever … and they did have fun watching another late game equalizer from Big Toe Tani.

Matt and Dan catch you up on the happenings during the international break, wallow in the sorrows of the loss to Philly, and look forward to bringing our boys to their first game of 2024. We also give Coach Ramsay and Lawrence some winter defensive driving tips. 

Matt and Dan discuss the win over LAFC and give you some tips on how to create some Loonlets of your own.

Dan and Matt review the hot start from MNUFC this season and get excited about the official beginning of the Ramsay era. Dan writes some chants for the new coach and Matt and Producer Jim recommends you turn off the pod before we get there.

The Loons have a permanent coach and Dan and Matt introduce you to the new hire, break down the Austin win and get you ready for the home opener against the defending MLS Cup Champs, the Columbus Crew.  

In our first episode, Dan and Matt talk about the challenges facing the Loons this season, and we respond to our first bit of "fan mail"